SITE CONTENTS Front Page Resource Links The Evolution VINTAGE 1930s+ Buster Crabbe Vintage Collectibles Daisy Pistols VINTAGE 1979/81 Small Figures Large Figures Vehicles Misc Collectibles Arcade Collectibles Media Collectibles TV Props Pg 01 TV Props Pg 02 TV Props Pg 03 REVIEWS & INFO TV Show Info The Technology Space Vampire Thunder Fighter Behind The Scenes Gil Gerard Erin Gray Felix Silla Thom Christopher Pamela Hensley Tim O'Connor Wilfrid Hyde White GALLERY'S Publicity Photos Black & White High-Res Captures DOWNLOAD'S Videos Wallpapers Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - A Media and Collectible Resource, 1928-2005 Character Review - Gil Gerard is "Captain William Buck Rogers" We all know him as Buck Rogers, a future bound hero saving the earth and exploring the galaxy, there was never a dull day for Buck spanning 36 chapters of sci-fi entertainment. But what about the man behind the character, lets take a moment to explore, Gil Gerard "is" Buck Rogers.. Born January 23rd 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas USA, Gil attended Arkansas State Teachers College where he pursued a career in chemistry, but It was acting that grabbed his attention during his college years and at the age of 26 he gave up a promising business career to pursue a dream of acting. Gil headed for New York to study at the American Music and Dramatic Academy and appeared on stage in plays such as Stalag 17, Oklahoma and Carousel, but it was while working as a cab driver that a passenger suggested that he should audition as an extra for the film "Love Story". He then went on to appear in over four hundred television commercials spanning a six years period and in 1974 Gil took on the role as "Dr Allen Stewart" in the daytime soap opera "The Doctors". Two years later he moved to Hollywood forming his own production company called "Prudhomme Productions", he then produced and starred in his first film "Hooch". With guest starring roles in "Little House on the Prairie", "Hawaii Five-0' and "Baretta" he then went on to star in TV movies such as "Ransom for Alice" and "Killing Stone". After twice turning down the role for Buck Rogers, he eventually took on the part which aired in 1979, Gil preferred the second season of stories because he liked the idea of exploring the galaxy. After its cancellation in 1981 Gil went on to do more TV movies such as "Not Just Another Affair", "Hear No Evil", "Help Wanted: Male", "Storming Home" and "Sidekicks". Standing over 6 feet in height he's an accomplished pilot and enjoys scuba diving amongst many other sports. Gil was married to actress Connie Sellecca from 1979 to 1987 with whom he had a son and since then he also has a daughter. Gil's involved in many charities such as the Make-a-Wish and Leukemia foundation, he's been active with the Special Olympics for over 15 years and a volunteer for the Los Angeles Mission which helps the homeless. Gil has appeared in recent TV movies such as "Air Rage" (2001) while continuing to be involved behind the camera's producing and since 1997 Gil has been attending sci-fi conventions, meeting many fans from all over the world.. Filmography - Gil Gerard  Air Rage  The Stepdaughter  Fugitive Mind  Mom, Can I Keep Her  Pacific Blue  Brotherly Love  Looking for Bruce  Fish Police  Soldier's Fortune  E.A.R.T.H. Force  Final Notice  Nightingales  Sidekicks  International Airport  Stormin' Home  Fury to Freedom  For Love or Money  Hear No Evil  Not Just Another Affair  Help Wanted: Male  Buck Rogers in the 25th Century  Killing Stone  Hawaii Five-O  Little House on the Prairie  Hooch  Ransom for Alice  Airport '77  Baretta  The Doctors  Some of My Best Friends Are  Love Story (2001) as Victor Quinn (2000) as Jesse Conner (1999) as Karl Gardner (1998) as Reinhart (1998) as Double Lives (1996) as Big Mike (1996) as Richard (1992) as (voice) (1992) as Robert E. Lee Jones (1990) as Doctor John Harding (1989) as Harry Stoner (1989) as Dr. Paul Petrillo (1986) as Sgt. Jake Rizzo (1985) as David Montgomery (1985) as Bobby Atkins (1985) as Officer (1984) as Mike (1982) as Dragon (1982) as Bob Gifford (1982) as Johnny Gillis (1979-1981) as Buck Rogers (1978) as Gil Stone (1977) as Marty Cobb (1977) as Chris Nelson (1977) (1977) as Clint Kirby (1977) as Frank Powers (1976) as Steve (1963) as Dr. Alan Stewart (1971) as Scott (1970) All "Buck Rogers" related media including images, video and characters etc are owned by the original author's or copyright holders. This website is neither sponsored or endorsed by the above mentioned nor does it affiliate with any other divisions thereof. Contact Webmaster : buckrogers_nz@yahoo.com.au Viewed best at 1024x768 with Internet Explorer AFFILIATE SITES